11 June 2013

TRAKM8 HOLDINGS PLC

('Trakm8' or 'the Group')

Trakm8 Launches Tachometer fleet management solutions in conjunction with TruTac

Trakm8, the AIM-listed designer and developer of licensed GPRS based hardware and software for the vehicle placement and security market, is pleased to announce that a joint product development and marketing agreement has been reached with, Coventry based Tachometer data analytics company, TruTac Ltd.  Under the agreement TruTac's legal data compliance analysis tools are being integrated into Trakm8's telematics solutions.

Trakm8 T8 hardware has been adapted so that the data from the Tachograph can be downloaded via the secure hand shake process required by VOSA without the need for any other hardware. The T8 already has full CAN Bus functionality for driver behaviour solutions and to identify any vehicle fault and service requirements. As a result the Trakm8 hardware solution is far more cost effective to install than most other available solutions.

"Trakm8 tacho analyser" provides operators with driver and vehicle hours information required to monitor the legal compliance under the EU driver's hours regulations, and the GB domestic rules as enforced by VOSA. All tachograph data is validated and stored securely to meet legal requirements.

"Trakm8 tacho mobile" has been launched to provide to the driver and the fleet manager the current driver hours status and history on an easy to read mobile application.

Trakm8 integrate this data into their routing and scheduling package "Trakm8 logistics" to over lay the driver hours available with the various other constraints or distance and traffic information to establish the optimum schedule for deliveries.

Other optional software packages available provide daily vehicle check compliance "Trakm8 HGV day check" and driver behaviour compliance "Trakm8 time manager".

Trakm8 CEO, John Watkins said: "Trakm8 tacho is the first of the next generation solutions following the large increase in engineering resource announced in October last year. We are positively surprised by the take up of this technology by our lead customers who have already integrated the Tachograph information into their driver planning modules to optimise their routings."  

TruTac MD, Terry Ramsey said: "Planning deliveries using accurate tachograph data to optimize routes is common sense. Integrating live data and transmitting direct to the transport office enables real time efficient vehicle and driver management; massively improving productivity and providing various cost benefits"

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About Trakm8

Trakm8, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset is a leading technology provider, designer and developer of GPRS based hardware and software to the vehicle tracking and security market. The Group distributes its hardware and software worldwide through a network of distributors. In addition the Group provides vehicle monitoring and tracking services direct to the B2B market. Trakm8's products allow vehicles and drivers to be monitored, allowing organisations to manage deliveries and services, or track stolen vehicles down to five metres.

Services also include driver behavior management solutions that reduce fuel consumption by 10% or more, logistics routing, scheduling packages and tachograph data reporting. Major customers include Eon, St Gobain, the AA and Fujitsu.

www.trakm8.com

About TruTac

TruTac Ltd is based in Coventry and has been a leading supplier of Tachograph analysis and software since 1991.

TruTac has developed a range of products based around driver and vehicle compliance utilising the skill base built up around driver hours management.

TruTac count some of the leading UK blue chip companies as customers as well as supplying analysis and consultancy services to VOSA.

TruTac Ltd                      02476 690000

For further information contact Jemma James, Marketing and Operations Director

www.trutac.co.uk